Bruce Willis' best-reviewed films

Updated 5:07 pm, Thursday, September 27, 2012

Although he is best known for portraying John McClane in the "Die Hard" films, Bruce Willis' best-reviewed film is Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction."

Although he is best known for portraying John McClane in the "Die Hard" films, Bruce Willis' best-reviewed film is Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction."

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Bruce Willis' best-reviewed films

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In collaboration with Rotten Tomatoes and its parent company, Flixster, The Chronicle presents the critical consensus of Bruce Willis' best-reviewed films. His latest film, "Looper," is at Bay Area theaters. (The figure listed is the percentage of critics who have rated the film positively, based on reviews listed at rottentomatoes.com.)

95%Pulp Fiction (1994) One of the most influential films of the 1990s is a delirious postmodern mix of neo-noir thrills, pitch-black humor and pop-culture touchstones - and Willis is outstanding as a boxer with multiple dilemmas on his hands.

94%Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Warm, whimsical and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted movie presents writer-director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best, and Willis shines as a local sheriff on the trail of two missing kids.

94%Die Hard (1988) It's many imitators (and sequels) have never come close to matching the taut thrills of the definitive holiday action classic, thanks to a star-making performance from Willis as wisecracking tough guy John McClane.

90%Nobody's Fool (1994) It's solidly directed by Robert Benton and stacked with fine performances from an impressive cast (including Willis as a spendthrift construction company owner), but above all, this movie is a showcase for some of Paul Newman's best late-period work.

88%12 Monkeys (1995) The plot's a bit of a jumble, but excellent performances from Brad Pitt and Willis (as a man attempting to stop a plague) and mind-blowing plot twists make this a kooky, effective experience.

85%The Sixth Sense (1999) Featuring outstanding work from Willis as a tormented child psychologist, M. Night Shyamalan's twisty ghost story has the style of a classic Hollywood picture with the chills of a modern horror flick.

81%Live Free or Die Hard (2007) This film may be preposterous, but it's an efficient, action-packed summer popcorn flick with thrilling stunts and a commanding performance by Willis. Fans of the previous "Die Hard" films will not be disappointed.

78%Sin City (2005) Visually groundbreaking and terrifically violent, this movie brings the dark world of Frank Miller's graphic novel to vivid life, and it's helped by a strong cast that includes Willis as a no-nonsense ex-cop.

76%In Country (1989) With a slow build to a dramatic conclusion, this movie benefits largely from its strong acting, particularly by stars Emily Lloyd and Willis, who plays a Vietnam vet suffering from post-traumatic stress.

75%Over the Hedge (2006) Even if it's not an animation classic, this film is clever and fun, the jokes cater to family members of all ages, and Willis ably satirizes his roguish persona in a sly voice performance as the raccoon RJ.

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